Giants Resign Tim Lincecum To 2-Year $35 Mill Contract, Smart?

Even though he’s been down, Tim Lincecum is still finding a way to cash in.

The Giants have resigned their former ‘freakish’ ace to a 2-year $35 million deal, complete with a no-trade clause.

The deal is pending a physical, and comes off the heels of Lincecum finishing up a $40.5 million contract which paid him $22 million a season.

Although Giants GM Brian Sabean stressed that resigning Lincecum was a priority, the move is still somewhat surprising given Lincecum’s inefficiency of late. Lincecum has had 3 consecutive losing seasons, this season he finished with a 4.37 ERA and 10-14 record.

Despite his recent struggles Lincecum is no doubt a fan favorite in San Francisco and the news comes as a relief. But one must ask from a strictly on the field stance was this an intelligent move for the Giants?

Locking up Hunter Pence was a must, but was extending Lincecum really a priority–in fact was it even necessary? There’s a good chance that Tim’s best days have left him far in the dust and there’s no signs of the old Lincecum returning anytime soon.